This Day in History, by Tara Ross

Mar 21, 20242 min read

The Federalist Papers: No. 73

On this day in 1788, Federalist Paper No. 73 is published. You may remember that essay 70 outlined several ingredients needed for an...

This Day in History: Charles Lindbergh & his historic flight

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Mar 20, 20243 min read

This Day in History: Charles Lindbergh & his historic flight

On this day in 1928, Colonel Charles Lindbergh is awarded the Medal of Honor. In an odd twist, he’d already received a Distinguished...

This Day in History: José Jiménez's Medal of Honor

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Mar 19, 20243 min read

This Day in History: José Jiménez's Medal of Honor

On this day in 1946, a future Medal of Honor recipient is born in Mexico City. José “JoJo” Jiménez would move to the United States when...

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Mar 19, 20242 min read

The Federalist Papers: No. 72

On this day in 1788, Federalist Paper No. 72 is published. Alexander Hamilton (a.k.a. “Publius”) is still discussing the duration of...

This Day in History: Lucy Coffey, WWII Veteran

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Mar 19, 20243 min read

This Day in History: Lucy Coffey, WWII Veteran

On this day in 2015, a heroine passes away. At the time of her passing, Lucy Coffey was believed to be the oldest female military...

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Mar 18, 20242 min read

The Federalist Papers: No. 71

On this day in 1788, Federalist Paper No. 71 is published. You may remember that the last paper outlined several ingredients needed for...

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Mar 15, 20243 min read

The Federalist Papers: No. 70

On this day in 1788, Federalist Paper No. 70 was published. Alexander Hamilton (a.k.a. “Publius”) begins a more detailed examination of...

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Mar 14, 20243 min read

The Federalist Papers: No. 69

On this day in 1788, Federalist Paper No. 69 is published. Alexander Hamilton (a.k.a. “Publius”) begins his discussion of the “real...

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Mar 12, 20243 min read

The Federalist Papers: No. 68

On this day in 1788, Federalist Paper No. 68 is published. Alexander Hamilton (a.k.a. “Publius”) defends the Constitution’s unique...

This Day in History: Allan J. Kellogg's bravery in Vietnam

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Mar 10, 20243 min read

This Day in History: Allan J. Kellogg's bravery in Vietnam

On this day in 1970, a hero engages in an action that would earn him the Medal of Honor. Allan Kellogg jumped on a grenade to save his...

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Mar 10, 20242 min read

The Federalist Papers: No. 67

On this day in 1788, Federalist Paper No. 67 is published. Alexander Hamilton (a.k.a. “Publius”) turns his attention to the...

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Mar 8, 20242 min read

The Federalist Papers: No. 66

On this day in 1788, Federalist Paper No. 66 is published. Alexander Hamilton (a.k.a. “Publius”) continues his discussion of the...

This Day in History: Bennie Adkins at the Battle of A Shau

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Mar 8, 20243 min read

This Day in History: Bennie Adkins at the Battle of A Shau

On this day in 1966, a Green Beret engages in a multi-day battle in Vietnam. The Army estimates that Bennie Adkins took out anywhere from...

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Mar 7, 20242 min read

The Federalist Papers: No. 65

On this day in 1788, Federalist Paper No. 65 is published. Alexander Hamilton (a.k.a. “Publius”) discusses the Senate’s role in...

This Day in History: A love story of the Revolution

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Mar 7, 20243 min read

This Day in History: A love story of the Revolution

On this day in 1777, future President John Adams writes three letters to his wife, Abigail Adams. The partnership and marriage between...

This Day in History: Pfc. Leonard M. Kravitz's bravery

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Mar 6, 20243 min read

This Day in History: Pfc. Leonard M. Kravitz's bravery

On this day in 1951, a soldier engages in an action that would initially earn him the Distinguished Service Cross. Many decades later, a...

This Day in History: A Signer of the Declaration, in prison

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Mar 6, 20243 min read

This Day in History: A Signer of the Declaration, in prison

On this day in 1809, a signer of the Declaration of Independence passes away. The patriotic song “God Save our Thirteen States” is...

This Day in History: The Donut Dollies of Vietnam

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Mar 6, 20243 min read

This Day in History: The Donut Dollies of Vietnam

At about this time in 1973, the American Red Cross moves the last of its personnel out of Vietnam. The Red Cross helped American troops...

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Mar 5, 20243 min read

The Federalist Papers: No. 64

On this day in 1788, Federalist Paper No. 64 is published. John Jay returns as “Publius” for one final essay. He discusses the role of...

This Day in History: Boston Massacre Orations

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Mar 5, 20242 min read

This Day in History: Boston Massacre Orations

On this day in 1770, tensions between British soldiers and American colonists erupt. British soldiers fire into a crowd in an event that...

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